Multicultural Toys and Imaginative Play
for Pre-School and Toddler Age
Book Club Learnings:Thanks to those who joined for a rich discussion during Session 2 of our Parent Book Club, focused on the preschool - Kindergarten years. This year, Northwood PTA hosts a 4-part book club, discussing portions of How to Raise an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi. |
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Author Ibram X Kendi encourages parents and caregivers to, "seek out toys and games that reflect our child's complexion and culture, but also reflect the complexions and cultures of others. One of the most important forms of childproofing the environment [against racist ideas] is ensuring the child's toy box reflects the multiracial, multiethnic, multicultural world."
One idea that came up in the conversation was how to incorporate diverse cultures in the imaginative play at this young age. Click below for some suggestions on figurines/dolls, cooking toys, puzzles etc. that can help foster curiosity and broaden a child’s cultural knowledge - great tools to introduce further conversations!
Enter the Raffle to Win One of the Items Below:
PTA will select TWO winning families to win an item of their choice from the list below.
To enter by Sat, March 11th, please CLICK HERE.
Drawing & Crafts Supplies:
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Colors of the World Skin Toned Coloring Tools Various skin tone hues allow children to create drawings that reflect the real people in the world. |
Multicultural Construction Paper 10 shades reflecting the rich variety of skin colors found around the world. |
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Friends Around the World Coloring Book Each page features a character from one country and includes traditional clothes, animals, and local food from each region. |
Black and Brown Girls with Natural Hair Illustrations featuring black and brown girls with different hairstyles, along with positive affirmations.
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Pretend Food Play:
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Award Winning set from Hape |
Enjoy South Indian cuisine like dosas, idlis and more.
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84 piece set!
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Tex-Mex play food and skillet set with tacos, burritos and fajitas. |
Loco moco, poke, musubi, papaya, malasada, guava juice and shaved ice. |
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Some favorite Chinese treats. |
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Imaginary Play Figures & Dolls:
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Little People Community Heroes
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Series of 3 dolls of varying backgrounds and abilities. Each comes with a storybook.
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South American Animal Figurines
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Doll House Families Asian, African American, or complete multiethnic sets |
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Puzzles:
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Hawaiian | Filipino | Dim Sum | Vietnamese Pho | Japanese Bento | Korean |
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GAMES:
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ENTER THE RAFFLE TO WIN ONE OF THE ITEMS ABOVE!
PTA will select TWO winning families to win an item of their choice from the list below.
To enter, please CLICK HERE. Deadline to enter: Sat, March 11th.
Questions or comments? Please email co-directors of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Shilpa Allimatti and Emma Spohn - dei@northwoodowlspta.org.
